MiCA Leaves DeFi Unregulated, Creating a Legal Vacuum in the EU
- —MiCA has been fully in force since July 1, 2026, for all crypto platforms serving EU clients
- —The regulation deliberately excludes DeFi, leaving Uniswap and Aave users outside its protections
- —The EU framework is now the only one in force, yet it leaves a legal vacuum for decentralized finance
Why it matters: Regulatory uncertainty around DeFi exposes users to risk and slows institutional adoption in the EU.
Source: Cointribune
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